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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Richard Eugene Vallejo Jr, University of California, San Diego; Changkai Chen, University of California, San Diego; Minju Kim, University of California, San Diego; Alex M. Phan, University of California, San Diego; Marko Lubarda, University of California, San Diego; Celeste Pilegard, University of California, San Diego; Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego

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.​ Data Collection Multi-faceted data were collected: students’ demographics (gender, First-generationcollege student or not, URM or not), course assignments and assessment grades (two quizzes andfinal exam), overall course grade, learning strategies completion status, and responses to weeklyLearning Journal surveys. In addition, a Beginning-of-Quarter survey and an End-of-Quartersurvey (Appendix 1) were used to gather information on students’ familiarity with variouslearning techniques. Learning Journals then serve as a weekly reflection and planning method forstudents’ learning. In particular, the weekly learning journals asked students to indicate their timespent on learning activities in the past week and to rate the confidence level

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Learning Mechanics through Visual and Tactile Modalities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarira Motaref, University of Connecticut

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standardized exams [2]. Traditionally, the course has employed standard exams inwhich students answer four textbook-based problem-solving questions within a 60-minutetimeframe. This study aimed to replace one of the traditional midterm exams with an experientialassessment to explore the impact on students' performance and their preference for this formatover the traditional setting. In this experiential assessment, students were tasked with designingand building a built-up beam using foam materials and sewing pins during the exam (60minutes). The objectives of the exam encompassed calculating the loading of a beam from afloor plan, drawing shear force diagram, bending moment diagram, recognizing maximum shearforce and bending moment on the beam

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kapil Gangwar, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Customized Fixtures Lab Module UTM Thermal Stress in Hot plate or Thermocouples, Dial 6 Bimetallic Strips In Process Oven Gauges Lab ModuleBased on our findings and plans to develop these lab modules for SO6 assessment, we havecreated a brief description of each module in the following sections. Instructors are encouragedto use or disregard any part of it to implement these modules at their institution.2.1.1 Stress Concentration Analysis Around a Circular Hole (In Process)Objective: To investigate the effect of stress concentration around

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosemary Yahne, Utah State University; Daniel Kane, Utah State University; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University

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Paper ID #46772Work in Progress: Assessing the Impact of Spatial Skills on Performance ina Statics CourseRosemary Yahne, Utah State University Rosemary Yahne is an undergraduate student at Utah State University. She plans to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering with a minor in geology. Her research interests include spatial ability impact on various groups in engineering.Daniel Kane, Utah State University Daniel Kane is a third-year Ph.D. student in the department of engineering education at Utah State University. His research interests include spatial ability, accessibility for students with

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Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University; Kimberly LeChasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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, listening to and participating inclass discussion, group project work, and using the FBD app; among those who did not use theapp, women reported fewer gains in self-efficacy than men after these controls.Implications: Each year, more than 600,000 students enter engineering programs in the UnitedStates. These students plan to master a challenging skill set that requires them to understand howto model and analyze real world problems. Frustrating core course experiences can dissuadestudents from continuing to pursue an engineering degree and subsequent career. These findingsprovide emerging evidence that gamifying learning can be useful for all students taking statics,but particularly for women.Keywords: statics, women, self-efficacy, content mastery

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Unique Pedagogies for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marguerite Matherne, Northeastern University

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non-traditionalstudents improve their learning and has been adapted into many different teaching contexts. Thebackbone of JiTT involves students completing an online assignment, called a warm-up, basedon an assigned reading. Students have up until a few hours before class starts to complete theassignment. In those few hours before class the instructor reviews student responses and adaptstheir plan for class according to the students’ current knowledge level. This paper describes theimplementation of JiTT in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Mechanics of Materialscourse, with the goal of using it to help students achieve learning objectives on the lower end ofBloom’s taxonomy before class. Short answer type questions for learning

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anyerson Cuervo-Basurto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Hong Tran, Purdue Engineering Education; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Fredy Rodriguez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Development for adoption and adaptation of new instructional practices. In S. Linder, C. Lee, S. Stefl, & K. High (Eds.), Handbook of STEM Faculty Development (pp. 3–13). IAP.Birt, J. A., Khajeloo, M., Rega‐Brodsky, C. C., Siegel, M. A., Hancock, T. S., Cummings, K., & Nguyen, P. D. (2019). Fostering agency to overcome barriers in college science teaching: Going against the grain to enact reform‐based ideas. Science Education, 103(4), 770–798. https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21519 19Estaiteyeh, M., & DeCoito, I. (2023). Planning for Differentiated Instruction: Empowering Teacher Candidates in STEM Education

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine F. Goble, Centre College; Martha E. Grady, University of Kentucky

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resources required to implement a set ofsix hands-on statics activities. It is well established that active and hands-on learning canimprove student outcomes. However, planning, resourcing, and implementation can be a barrierto their use. Our goal is to lower the implementation barrier for busy faculty that are hesitant toadopt active learning despite awareness of the research. We have created an easily accessiblerepository of the resources required to source, assemble, and implement Statics Shoebox Kits.Five criteria were considered in the development of the kits and activities. 1) Very little prep timeshould be required from the instructor. 2) The materials should be readily available, portable,inexpensive, and reusable. 3) Activity worksheets